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New certification programme announced for mobile-connected IoT devices

New certification programme announced for mobile-connected IoT devices

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CTIA, the wireless industry association in the United States, has announced the creation of the CTIA Cybersecurity Certification Program for cellular-connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices

CTIA, the wireless industry association in the United States, has announced the creation of the CTIA Cybersecurity Certification Programme for cellular-connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The programme is the first of its kind to be developed in collaboration with the nationwide wireless providers.

By offering certification for IoT devices built from the ground up with cybersecurity in mind, the programme will protect consumers and wireless infrastructure, while creating a more secure foundation for smart cities, connected cars, mHealth and other IoT applications.

“America’s wireless industry has long been a leader in cybersecurity best practices and establishing an industry-led cybersecurity certification programme for IoT devices is a major step in building a trusted, secure wireless ecosystem for the Internet of Things,” said Tom Sawanobori, CTIA SVP and Chief Technology Officer. “The IoT Cybersecurity Certification Programme harnesses CTIA’s network of authorised labs and reflects our commitment to securing networks and devices in an increasingly connected wireless world.”

Leading wireless operators, technology companies, security experts and test labs collaborated to develop the programme’s test requirements and plans. The programme builds upon IoT security recommendations from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

For more than 25 years, CTIA’s Certification Working Groups have developed and managed product test plans and certification requirements for devices, networks and other wireless technologies, with over 70,000 certification requests handled to date by over 100 CTIA Authorised Test Labs. These programmes ensure interoperability between wireless devices and networks, as well as set standards for a secure, high-performing and innovative wireless ecosystem.

The CTIA IoT Cybersecurity Certification Programme will begin accepting devices for certification testing starting in October 2018. Visit https://www.ctia.org/about-ctia/certification-resources for more information.

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